Teacher of Geography with TLR

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a passionate Teacher of Geography to join its vibrant team. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage students through innovative teaching methods and contribute to extracurricular activities such as field trips. Candidates are welcome from diverse backgrounds, including Early Career Teachers (ECTs), and will benefit from an excellent induction programme and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent ECT induction programme

Enrichment programme with field trips

Qualifications

• Possess a good degree and QTS.
• Experience in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrate success in raising student attainment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students in learning and achieve high expectations.
• Develop innovative approaches to teaching.
• Contribute to the school's Christian ethos.

Skills

Passion for Geography

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Innovative Teaching

Communication Skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Good degree in Geography or related field

Job description

Teacher of Geography with TLR
Kensington and Chelsea
Full time / permanent
MPS / UPS

Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and highly motivated Teacher of Geography to join the our. There is a possibility for a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) allowance to be paid if the candidate has the necessary experience. Geography is a popular and successful subject at both GCSE and A level and the department offers a range of field trips in the UK. Whilst we are an inner-city school we aim to ensure that students have access to the outdoors and through fieldwork opportunities, and our enrichment programme, giving them the cultural capital to view life geographically beyond the classroom.

We are looking for a member of the department who is highly motivated, with a passion for Geography. The individual would also have the opportunity to get involved in the extra-curricular opportunities that we offer such as climbing, canoeing and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

In particular, candidates should have / be:
• Passionate about Geography, with the knowledge and skills to enthuse our highly ambitious students
• A-level experience would be advantageous but not essential
• The capacity to contribute to the development of the Academy’s Christian ethos
• The passion and ability to inspire and motivate others
• A confident and highly effective classroom teacher, able to adapt to student need and with high expectations of what can be achieved
• Enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching and student participation
• A clear understanding of the current curriculum, assessment and pedagogical developments relating to Geography
• Be committed to their own professional development and learning
• A passion to work collaboratively to develop shared departmental resources for our curriculum
Applications from ECTs are welcome. We offer an excellent ECT induction programme as part of the Early Careers Framework, including weekly seminars and a supportive coaching culture - we are a great place to start your career.

Professional Skills and Experience:
• Possess a good degree and QTS.
• Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students in their learning.
• Show evidence of continued educational professional development.
• Have experience or be able to demonstrate an aptitude for working in a comprehensive, urban and multicultural environment.
• Demonstrate success in raising attainment, achievement and standards of learning and teaching.
• Have some understanding of wider school leadership issues.
• Have the ability to make accurate judgements with regard to the quality of learning and teaching and student progress.
• Have an enthusiasm for developing innovative approaches to learning, teaching, mentoring and guidance.
• Have experience of working in a school with a distinctive Christian ethos or the ability to articulate how such an ethos could be developed and the capacity to contribute to this

People, Relationships and Communications
• Be personally committed to developing a distinctive and inclusive Christian ethos in the Academy.
• Be kind, tolerant and welcoming of diversity
• Be able to relate to all students in a positive and constructive way and inspire them to achieve more than they think possible.
• Have relentlessly high expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Have a commitment to developing opportunities for student voice, leadership and participation, both within and beyond the classroom.
• Share the Academy’s vision for effective one-to-one and small group coaching in the year group system
• Have qualities which earn the trust and respect of students, staff, parents and governors.
• Possess integrity, optimism, credibility, resilience, calmness and a sense of proportion.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to relate positively to parents and other stakeholders and engage them successfully in the life of the Academy.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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